Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) Earnings History

Intrepid Potash, Inc. - Q4 FY2025 Earnings

Filed at: Mar 4, 2026, 4:35 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intrepid Potash reported a strong operational and financial performance in FY2025, driven by record Trio® sales volumes, solid unit economics, and supportive fertilizer pricing. The company ended the year in a robust financial position with significant cash reserves and no debt, positioning it for continued growth and strategic projects.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Total sales increased to $75.9 million in Q4 2025 and $298.3 million for FY 2025, up from $55.8 million and $254.7 million in the prior year periods, respectively.

    positive
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    Trio® segment sales increased by 84% in Q4 2025 and 37% for FY 2025, driven by higher sales volumes and increased average net realized sales price per ton.

    positive
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    Achieved record Trio® sales volumes of 303 thousand tons for FY 2025.

    positive
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    Ended 2025 with $83.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding borrowings on its $150 million revolving credit facility.

    positive
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    Adjusted EBITDA increased to $18.1 million in Q4 2025 and $63.1 million for FY 2025, up from $8.6 million and $35.5 million in the prior year periods.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Net loss of $0.4 million in Q4 2025, compared to a net loss of $207.0 million in Q4 2024. FY 2025 net income was $11.2 million, compared to a net loss of $212.8 million in FY 2024.

    attention
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    Q4 2025 results included a $4.0 million charge for a pending legal settlement and a $2.4 million charge related to the disposal of an extraction well.

    attention
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    Potash production volume decreased to 102 thousand tons in Q4 2025 and 280 thousand tons for FY 2025, compared to 117 thousand tons and 295 thousand tons in the prior year periods.

    attention
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    Oilfield solutions segment sales decreased by $0.5 million in Q4 2025 and $10.2 million (42%) for FY 2025, primarily due to lower water sales.

    attention
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    Potash segment gross margin was relatively flat in FY 2025 compared to FY 2024.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$75.90M
+36.0%
Prior year: $55.80M
Annual (YTD)
$298.30M
N/A
Prior year: $254.70M
Net Income
Quarterly
$-400.00K
N/A
Prior year: $-207.00M
Annual (YTD)
$11.20M
N/A
Prior year: $-212.80M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.03
N/A
Prior year: $-16.04
Operating Income
Quarterly
$-958.00K
N/A
Prior year: $-11.70M
Annual (YTD)
$10.66M
N/A
Prior year: $-19.86M
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
20.2%
Prior Year
13.1%
YoY Change
+710 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
-1.3%
Prior Year
-21.0%
YoY Change
+1970 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
-0.5%
Prior Year
-371.0%
YoY Change
N/A

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Potash Segment
0.0%
N/A
Trio® Segment
0.0%
N/A
Oilfield Solutions Segment
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Potash Segment
N/A———
Trio® Segment
N/A———
Oilfield Solutions Segment
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Potash production
270,000—285,000
Mid-point: 277,500
Trio® production
285,000—300,000
Mid-point: 292,500

Q1 2026

Potash sales volumes
$95.0B—$105.0B
Mid-point: $100.0B
Average potash net realized sales price per ton
$345.0M—$355.0M
Mid-point: $350.0M
Trio® sales volumes
$105.0B—$115.0B
Mid-point: $110.0B
Average Trio® net realized sales price per ton
$380.0M—$390.0M
Mid-point: $385.0M

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
Charge for pending legal settlement
+$4M
$0.30 per share
Q4 2025
Charge related to disposal of extraction well
+$2.4M
$0.19 per share
Total Impact
+$6.4M$0.49 per share

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

2025 was a very strong year for Intrepid, achieving one of the best periods of operating and financial performance in recent history.

— Intrepid Potash, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Strong results were primarily the result of continued reinvestment in core assets to increase production and improve unit economics, benefiting from supportive fertilizer pricing.

— Intrepid Potash, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Trio® segment was the clear key standout in 2025, with record sales volumes and pricing at parity with potash.

— Intrepid Potash, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Average Trio® net realized sales price per ton
379
+14.8% YoY
Prior year: 330
USD/ton
Average potash net realized sales price per ton
387
+11.5% YoY
Prior year: 347
USD/ton
Potash sales volumes (in thousands and tons)
55
-3.5% YoY
Prior year: 57
tons
Trio® sales volumes (in thousands and tons)
87
+61.1% YoY
Prior year: 54
tons

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.